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'A thing of beauty is a joy forever; its loveliness increases; it will never pass into nothingness, but still will keep a bower quiet for us, and a sleep full of sweet dreams, and health and quiet breathing' Keats

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About Me

I am lucky enough to work from home indulging my passion for vintage & antique textiles, haberdashery & other paraphernalia that I just can't live without. I am partial to chippy paintwork, faded photographs & reading cards & letters that have long ago lost their owners. I realise that I will never make my fortune doing what I love, but the pleasure I get from hand~making something completely unique is reward enough. Working with treasures in the form of textiles, buttons, beads & trims is a privilege and I strive every day to learn more about their past.

Friday, 2 November 2012

Gathered together with 36 other talented sellers, we will be creating a vintage winter wonderland of
beautifully displayed, original vintage & antique goods and artisan
wares. We are all like-minded
souls who love vintage style, many of us creating our own original designs that
cannot be found on the high street. There will be a mixture of sellers
travelling from around the country and local businesses too, all selected not only for their amazing
products but for their skill and creativity in setting up magical ‘pop up
shops’.

We will have an amazing array of authentic vintage and
antique goods, including fashion pieces (that can be tried on before buying)
linens and textiles, furniture, homewares, accessories and jewellery. For
the vintage addict who loves to make, find haberdashery, trims and
ephemera ~ vintage Christmas heaven! Designer/makers will be showcasing
their original creations, including festive decorations and gifts that are made
with and inspired by vintage materials.

Betty & Violet’s Tea Salon will be serving hot and cold beverages, sandwiches, homemade cakes and
fancies, all served on elegant, pretty vintage china of course! Flowers
on the tables, silver gilt chairs and white table linen ~ hope you get
the picture! We are also delighted to have Fiona Harrison, a costume
artist and vintage style singer entertaining us with music from the 1920’s ~ 50’s.

We will be running a free prize draw consisting of a vintage
themed Christmas giveaway too…

The event will be a perfect girls’ vintage style day out,
shopping, music, lunch and afternoon tea ~ what more could you ask for under
one roof?!

The Sculpture Gallery at Woburn Abbey is an old orangery and the building provides the most stunning backdrop; a twinkling, festive emporium for the day!

The Vintage Christmas Boutique opens at 10.00am (gate & ticket office will open at
9.30am) until 4.00pm, entrance is £5.00 on the door or £4.50 if booked in advance online via the website.